The Core Competencies of Vocational High School Teachers In 21st Century Learning

Abstract

This research suggests a mixed method that combines quality and quantitative approaches for defining the core skills of Vocational High School (VHS) teachers. The research method comprises of two phases. The first phase is qualitative method, and the second phase is quantitative method. It comprises of three research phases, namely (1) collecting the competencies standard of VHS teachers, (2) determining the framework competencies by Fuzzy Delphi technique, (3) managing skill priorities using the method of analytical hierarchy process. Seven experts from industry, academics, government and 50 VHS teachers from different regencies in Bali Province, Indonesia participated in this study. This research suggests which the core competencies of VHS teachers are pedagogical, vocational, professional and technological competencies aspect.